Bucks County
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‘Family Fall Festival’ Returning to Bensalem This Fall. Read to Learn More
A popular community event is returning to Bucks County, offering residents and visitors to the area a day of fun and food. Bensalem Township’s Family Fall Festival is set to return on Oct. 7. Festivities will be hosted at the Bensalem Township Municipal Complex, located at 2400 Byberry Road, from 2:30 – 8:30 PM. The…
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Delaware Valley University Offering Cannabis Specialization and Certificate Program
In response to the increasing demand for employees with specialized training in cannabis production and agribusiness, Delaware Valley University’s department of Plant Science, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science offers a Horticulture major with a specialization in Cannabis for students desiring a four-year degree, or a stand-alone 17-credit one-year certificate in Cannabis. The university’s program, unlike most other cannabis…
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Retired Business Owner Furthers 20-Year Career as a SCORE Bucks Mentor
When John Sheehan was starting out as a business owner of his software and data processing company, he did not have a mentor to guide him in financing and other aspects of running a business. “I could have used one,” said Sheehan, of Newtown. “I thought I knew everything. I launched the company. When you’re…
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Man Just Outside of Bucks County Wins $200k in New Jersey’s Scratch-Off Game
Brian Kohler from nearby Trenton has emerged as the first major winner of “The Jersey Debate,” New Jersey’s captivating Scratch-Off game, writes Jessica Woods for the Shore News Network. The win came as an amazing surprise for Kohler on his birthday. He decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket during his daily commute to work. Once…
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SCORE to Offer 5 Free Business Webinars in the Month of August. Read to Learn More
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in August. On Aug. 1, SCORE will offer “IRS: Clean Energy Vehicle Tax Credit and Other Key Updates.” Led by IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaisons Leslie Chambers and Richard Furlong, the discussion will focus on key tax-related…
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Three Bucks County Towns Listed Among the State’s 12 Most Adorable Places to Visit
Three towns in Bucks County have been voted as some of the most adorable places to visit in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers at World Atlas wrote about the local towns. Doylestown is considered to be one of the most wonderful places to visit in the state. From the wide array of shops…
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Residents, Visitors Urged to Stay Away from Two Bucks County Lakes Due to Algae Blooms
Bucks County residents and visitors are being urged by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to stay away from Lake Towhee in Quakertown and Lake Galena in Doylestown due to possible toxic algae bloom, writes Bo Koltnow for WFMZ 69 News. One family has already had an up-close view of the spread. “We are checking…
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Folds of Honor Continues Mission of Supporting Families of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has committed to its mission of aiding the families of injured and fallen soldiers around the country. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney takes this mission to heart. On a flight from Chicago to Michigan, Lt. Col. Rooney heard the pilot announce that the flight had “an American hero onboard”. He learned…
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SCORE to Offer Four Free Business Webinars in the Month of July. Read to Learn More
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer four free webinars in July. On July 11, SCORE will offer “Make Your Business More Accessible.” Led by Felicia Shanken, CEO/founder of the Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC, the workshop will provide insight on building digital communications that allow…
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Amidst Recent ‘Bucks Bear Buzz’, Pennsylvania Game Commission Offers Safety Tips
Following several sightings of black bears in suburban Bucks County, authorities are sharing important information to help local residents. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently shared a list of facts and information regarding the black bear, which is native to the area. The Bucks County Conservation District also shared the list. “Pennsylvania’s bear population has been…
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Music on the Street Returning to Bucks County Borough. Read to Learn When and Where
“Music on the Street” returns to Newtown Borough this summer with an eclectic series of eight free outdoor concerts. This year’s series of concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7:30 PM on the short stretch of Greene Street between State Street and the creek next to the Newtown Bicycle Shop at…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Creator Shooting New Film Just Outside of Bucks County
The creator of a popular television show is filming his new movie in an area just outside of Bucks County, and fans are excited for finished product. Franki Rudnesky wrote about the film in the PhillyVoice. Brad Ingelsby, the creator of the popular series “Mare of Easttown”, is filming a new movie in the area…
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Officials Warn of the Return of Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to the area, and officials are warning residents about what to do with the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Montgomery…
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SCORE Helps Boutique Owner to Bring ‘Passion Project’ to Life
Since she was a teenager, Lori Thomson dreamed of owning a store. A lover of fashion and art, Thomson spent the next 30 or so years paving the way for the realization of her “passion project” by working in retail, corporate retail, and creating visual displays for retailers such as Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Vera Doyle:…
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New Tavern, Restaurant Opening Just Outside of Bucks County This Week
A new tavern will be opening just outside of Bucks County this week, and locals and visitors are excited for the new establishment. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new spot for WFMZ 69 News. Flying Pig Tavern & Tap will be opening at 1313 Center Street in Bethlehem on May 15. Offering a wide variety…
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PBJ Recognizes Penn Community Bank Among the Delaware Valley Standouts for Philanthropic Efforts
Penn Community Bank was named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one entrant on the publication’s 2023 Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer 1st In-Person Women’s Biz Event Since Pandemic
SCORE Bucks County will be hosting their Women Building Businesses Conference on June 14 after a three-year hiatus. The fourth annual event features a keynote address from NBC10 anchor Tracy Davidson, as well as informative sessions from several successful women entrepreneurs, and plenty of networking among attendees and event exhibitors. Known for her talks on…
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SCORE Offering Six Free Business Webinars in the Month of May
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer six free webinars – including the kickoff of a new monthly learning session with Amazon. On May 2, SCORE will offer “Cyber Security for Small Business – What You Need to Know.” Led by Richard Zweig, owner of CMIT…
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